What are the INGREDIENTS for overcoming vaginismus?

[Heather34]

For those who have overcome vaginismus, I think a very fun thread would be creating our own personal recipes of INGREDIENTS for overcoming vaginismus.

My recipe for overcoming vaginismus
1 patient diagnosed with vaginismus
1 incredibly supportive husband who has stood by my side throughout everything
1 amazing doctor who specializes in treating vaginismus
1 exceptional treatment team
1 life-changing procedure
1 supportive roommate during the procedure days
1 set of colored dilators
6 teaspoons of compassion
1 cup of knowledge
2 teaspoons of education
1 pound of patience
1 cup of laughter
1 ½ teaspoons of awareness
1 ¾ cups of communication
8 tablespoons of listening
2 cups of understanding
3 dashes of confidence

[Heather34]

Hi ladies. What have been the most important ingredients for you personally in your journey of overcoming vaginismus? If you could say anything at all to future patients reading this or to women who may be interested in the treatment program but still so nervous, what would it be?